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Washington Elections Division 3700 SW Murray Blvd. Beaverton, OR 97005 County www.co.washington.or.us voters’ pamphlet VOTE-BY-MAIL GENERAL ELECTION November 4, 2008 To be counted, voted ballots must be in our office by 8:00 pm on November 4, 2008 Washington County Dear Voter: Board of County This pamphlet contains information for several dis- Commissioners tricts and there may be candidates/measures included that are not on your ballot. If you have any questions, Tom Brian, Chair call 503-846-5800. Dick Schouten, District 1 Desari Strader, District 2 Roy Rogers, District 3 Attention: Andy Duyck, District 4 Washington County Elections prints information as submitted. We do not correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, errors or inaccurate information. W-2 W-3 WASHINGTON COUNTY Sheriff Rob Gordon OCCUPATION: Sheriff, Washington County, since 2002 OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: 29 years with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 19 years of senior management experience in police and jail operations. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduate of George Fox University; Harvard University-JFK School of Government (Senior Executives in State and Local Government); FBI National Academy. Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Executive Certification in Police and Corrections, and Instructor Certification. PSU Mark O. Hatfield School of Government Certificate in Public Management. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Chief Deputy Sheriff; Commander of Jail and Patrol operations; Lieutenant; Sergeant. Instructor in leadership, management, police ethics, public budgeting, field training program and the Oregon jail inspector certification course. Lead instructor of the Oregon State Sheriff’s Command College that trains public safety leaders statewide. United States Marine Corps, military corrections and military police. SHERIFF ROB GORDON A PROVEN LAW ENFORCMENT LEADER Washington County continues to be one of the safest communities in Oregon, despite rapid population growth. Sheriff Gordon has a record of integrity and efficient use of resources. Sheriff Gordon has the critical combination of police and jail management experience. Several accomplishments during his six years include: • Reduction in methamphetamine-related crimes • Reduction of early jail releases from over 4,000 per year to less that 300 per year • Expanded interagency teams to fight gangs, graffiti, fraud, drugs, internet sexual predators, computer crimes, and fugitives from justice • National accreditation twice in the last six years - the only Sheriff’s Office in Oregon to attain that honor • State accreditation of jail operations three times in the last six years Your vote will allow Sheriff Gordon to continue his work toward: • A community-wide approach to solving the gang / graffiti problems • Targeted enforcement against career and prolific criminals • Enhanced Crime Prevention, Community Education, Child Abuse Education and Awareness • Controlled expansion of the county jail with population growth (This information furnished by Committee to Keep Rob Gordon Sheriff) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. W-4 WASHINGTON COUNTY Commissioner, District 1 Commissioner, District 3 Dick Roy R. Schouten Rogers OCCUPATION: Washington County OCCUPATION: Certified Public Commissioner Accountant / County Commissioner OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Attorney, legal counsel for local Managing Partner of large local firm government EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Portland State University; Bachelor of UCLA Law School, JD; Santa Clara Science Degree; Numerous additional University, BS Political Science courses in finance, management and public finance PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Clean Water Services Director; Beaverton Schools Capital Assets Review Committee; Past Chair, Tri-County PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: County Commissioner (current); Health Care Safety Net Enterprise; Metro Highway 217 and Greenspaces Mayor, Tualatin (3 terms), President Oregon Mayors Association; Clean Water Advisory Committees; Oregon Park Providers’ 2003 Legislator of the Year; Services Board; Numerous State, Regional and County Transportation and Past Chair, West Beaverton Neighborhood Association Planning Committees; Board Member of Enhanced Sheriffs Patrol, Urban Road Maintenance and Housing Authority District COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTS: • Washington County Aging & Veteran Services Advisory Council ROY IS INVOLVED! • Regional Emergency Management Group • Tigard First Citizen • President, Beaverton Optimist Club • Past President - Tigard Rotary, Tigard Chamber, Tigard & Tualatin Jaycees, • Washington County Community Action Organization Board of Directors Meridian Park Hospital Foundation, Oregon Society of CPA’s ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Created a 30-acre wooded, hilltop park in Beaverton/Aloha linked to the ROY IS KNOWN FOR: Regional Westside Trail • Listening and working hard for his District • Passed an ordinance making developers pay their fair share for parks • Being highly respected and for his integrity and courage through growth-impact fees • Being an effective, experienced leader • Created “Vision Action Network,” a community partnership promoting • A balanced and common sense approach to government education and housing • A reputation for fairness • Approved an ordinance reducing youth access to tobacco • Developed commuter train connecting Wilsonville, Tualatin, Tigard and ROY IS COMMITTED TO THESE VALUES: Beaverton • Seeking new creative solutions to our pressing growth issues • Developed new sidewalk and bicycle facilities • Streamlining government to be cost effective • Improved Hart, Farmington, Cornelius Pass and Baseline Roads • Maintaining a safe livable community • Funded new lanes for Highway 26 • Developing family wage jobs and economic growth FUTURE PRIORITIES: • A balanced approach to roads, transit and pedestrian traffic • Fight congestion and improve transportation • Supporting our public justice system and police to deter crime • Create additional parks and greenspaces • Preserving our farmland and open spaces • Improve water quality in our Tualatin River Basin • Providing environmentally sound solutions to water quality and air issues • Secure our future water needs • Encouraging citizen involvement • Increase local endowment funds for affordable housing • Continuing our award winning financial budget management and • Expand neighborhood cleanup efforts operating practices • End family homelessness in Washington County • Enhancing services for our seniors and children ENDORSEMENTS: Roy and his family live in the Tigard area. He brings a wealth of experience and develops fresh, creative solutions to our county’s challenges. Roy “Commissioner Schouten works well with others to get things done.” is known on the Board as a problem solver, and a leader who has brought Tom Brian, Chair, Washington County Commissioners millions of Federal & State dollars to our County for public works through his hard work and dedication. “Commissioner Schouten is an effective partner for the law enforcement community.” VOTE FOR ROY ROGERS, OUR RESPECTED VOICE IN GOVERNMENT! Rob Gordon, Washington County Sheriff (This information furnished by Citizens To Re-Elect Roy Rogers) “Dick helps make Washington County a great place to do business.” Bruce Dalyrmple, Executive Vice President, Touchmark “Dick works hard to fund essential human services.” Cathy Stanton, Beaverton City Councilor “With a sharp mind, a breadth of both interests and knowledge, and an eagerness to work hard on a wide range of issues . Washington County voters can feel confident they have the right man for the job.” The Oregonian, 4/12/08 Thanks for your support, Washington County Commissioner Dick Schouten Get involved -- visit supportschouten.com (This information furnished by Dick Schouten) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. W-5 CITY OF BEAVERTON City Council, Position 3 City Council, Position 4 Cathy Catherine Stanton Arnold OCCUPATION: Beaverton City Councilor OCCUPATION: Marketing Associate / Civic Volunteer OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: 25 years combined of business, community OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: activism, and current Beaverton City Micro Power Electronics, Marketing Council, since 1994. Provided import/ Associate; NASA Johnson Space Center, export documentation assistance to small Budget and Schedule Analyst; Precision and medium sized companies and acted Castparts, Manufacturing Production as Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder Planner; Business Information Systems for Edward M. Jones & Co., Inc, Portland, Consultant. Volunteer work with State, OR. County, Metro, and City government, Beaverton Chamber of Commerce and nonprofits including Habitat for EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduate California State University, Chico, Humanity, Girl Scouts, Loaves and Fishes, Domestic Violence Center, Centro California; B.A. in History and a Secondary Teaching Credential. Cultural. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: City Council, Beaverton from EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Master’s, summa cum laude, Finance, January 1994 to present. Prior Greenway NAC Chairman, Organized Fanno Texas A&M; Bachelor’s, magna cum laude, Economics, Texas A&M. Creek Clean-Up (1988-1991), Member Washington County Capital Projects Committee (1994-1996), Chairman City of Beaverton Traffic Commission PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Mediator for Multnomah County (1993-1994), and Member of Transportation